M6 stretch closed after lorry hits bridge leaving machinery strewn across carriageway
Drivers have been warned to expect delays of up to 45 minutes following a lorry hit a bridge.
A stretch of the northbound carriageway between junctions 3 and 4 has been closed as a result of the collision which occurred shortly after 1.20pm.
Drivers have been warned to expect heavy delays, with delay times increasing on approach.
National Highways warned of delays of 45 minutes.
In a statement, the agency said: "At approximately 1.23pm this afternoon a HGV transporting large plant machinery has struck a bridge on the M6. The collision has resulted in the plant machinery falling from the trailer coming to rest on its side across the carriageway.
"Bridge inspections and a complex recovery process will be required prior to reopening. National Highways resources are in attendance assisting with traffic management at the scene.
"Due to the complex nature of the incident we are currently unable provide an estimated reopening time."
Emergency Services have been approached for comment.
